Humidor



Aug. 31 1926.

L. L. CLARK HUMIDOR 2 Shees-Sheet l Filed August 8 Aug. 31 1926. 1,598,557

| L. CLARK HUMIDOR Filed August 8, 1925 2 Sheets-Shea?. 2

msj ATTORNEY Patented Aug. 31, 19246.

PATENT OFFICE.

LAUREL L. CLARK, F CBAWFOBDSVILLE, INDIANA.

BUMIDOR.'

Application led August This invention relates to improvements in cigar containers, the general object being for retaining moisture and conserving the essential qualities of tobacco as contained in cigars at the time they were packed, ready for consumption by the manufacturer; also as a protector against the damaging effects of atmospheric changes, heated stores, strong daylight, and damp storage places as is the case where cigars are displayed in show cases and windows, and stored in cellars; moreover cigars maintained at an even degree of humidity under any and all conditions, will prevent throat irritation caused by drawing into the throat while lighting dry cigars, tine soil and tobacco dust that adhere to all tobacco leaves until consumed.

Aanother object of my invention is the provision of means for adding moisture when needed by a device within the top ot the container, which, in its normal upright position allowing the natural precipitation of moisture thus contained within the top of said container, to be used as required for keeping contents of said container in proper sa able condition.

With the above and other objects in view the invention further includes the following novel features and details of construction, to be hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and pointed out in the appended claims:

ln the drawings Figure 1 is a vertical. sectional view taken through my invention when assembled.

Figure 2 is a transverse section taken on line 2--2 oi Figure l.

Figure 3 is a bottom plan view of the removable cover lid and illustrating the absorbent means thereon.

Figure l is a fragmentary elevation ofthe container and showing the relative arrangement and support of the absorbent means within the lid therefor.

Figure 5 is a similar view of the receptacle and illustrating thecontents thereo.

Referring to the drawings in detail, wherein like characters ot reference denote corres onding parts, the reference character in icates a container having the conventional form of removable cover cap 11 therefor, and which ma be constructed of any sheet metal of suita le thickness and temper, all of the above isof the usual and well known construction and forms no part of the s, 1925. smal No. 49,'135.

present ap lication for letters patent butv is merely s own for purposes of illustration 1n bringing forward the novel advantages of the above entitled invention.

Positioned within the said container 10 is a cylindrical receptacle 12 within which cigars are placed, and which must contain a certain number of cigars to constitute a statutory package of cigars as required by the United States Internal Revenue regulations; contents of said statutory package when placed into the container 10 for final disposal will contain the desired degree of moisture and be hermetically sealed, and to remain sealed until the cigars therein are exposed for sale in a retail way, after which a cover or top- 13 of the receptacle 12 is removed and to remain oi' until the cigars therein are sold, in the meantime the moisture device having been serving its purpose by supplying moist air throughout an air space 18 between the corresponding sides orl the container 10 and receptacle 12 whenever the condition of the cigars require added moisture. The trade being served direct from the container in its assembled form, subjects its contents to exposure only while cigars are being withdrawn therefrom. Yllhe scientic principle involved in maintaining an even degree moisture in the contents of the receptacle 12 while enclosed in the container 10 is made clear by considering the construction of and materials comprising the above entitled invention.

Arranged beneath the cover 11 is a disk 14 which is preferably constructed of absorbent' material adapted to be saturated with water or the like. 'lhe disk is arranged directly above the tray 16 which is provided with raised portions 17 upon which the disk reposes, the raised portions of course supporting the disk in spaced relation to the tray. The tray is provided with openings as shown, whereby moisture from the disk is admitted into the container.

llt will thus be noted .from the foregoing description and accompanying drawings that owing to the respective conligurat-ions and diameters of the container 10 and receptacle 12 that the latter may be readily and easily placed within the former and allowing and creating the air space 13', as mentioned in the fore oing, of suitabledimensions which comp etely envelope the receptacle 12 when lled with cigars of a desired degree of moisture, is hermetically sealed and placed into the container 10 on to which is placed the removable cover cap 11 -within which the moistening means is bonded; a few drops of water supplied to the cedar disk 14 will cause the air space 13 to be filled with moist air, arresting the evaporation of the sealed in moisture permeating the contents'of the receptacle 12; thus con servingr and preserving the essential qualities of cigars or other tobacco products indefinitel It is filrther to be noted that this invention will prove equally and effectuall as well when used in preserving both smo ring and chewing tobacco.

The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportions and minor details of construction, and the right is herein reserved to make such changes as properly fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Having described my invention .what is claimed is In a humidor, a casing, a receptacle arranged Within the casing and spaced from the wall thereof, said casing projectin an appreciable distance above the receptac e, a perforated tray including an annular flange reposing upon the upper edge of the casing and supporting the tray Within the latter in close proximity to Said receptacle, raised portions formed on the bottom of said tray and arranged at diametricall'y opposite points, a disk of absorbent material reposin on said raised portions and supported Within the' tray in spaced relation to the bottom thereof, and a cover for said casing, said cover reposing upon said flange to assist in holding the tray associated with the easing.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature.

LAUREL L. CLARK. 

